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No part of the Bible speaks of homosexuality as we know it today. I am a Christian and I believe the most important part of being a Christian is to learn of the circumstances the authors were facing when the books were composed. It was written in a specific time in history and under unique circumstances. The Bible in no way, shape, or form speaks of homosexuality as it pertains to today. In that time it was common practice for fathers to sodomize their youngest boy, then that boy did the same to his youngest son. Absolutely repulsive for todays standards. The word homosexuality did not even exist during that time. Paul, in Romans, was upset because Christians were using the temples as orgies, not because of the type of orgies that were occurring. It's not present in the Ten Commandments. Jesus never spoke of it. If it were such a terrible sin, don't you think the Son of Man, Jesus Christ himself would speak of it? The last time I read the four canonical Gospels, I'm pretty sure Jesus spoke of other sins. Not to mention it isn't present in the other non-canonical, "Gnostic", gospels.
Main point: You have to read the scripture in the context of which it was written. The Bible is much more clandestine than most people realize.
I cannot comprehend how a man could not love a woman, but thats how they were born. I find it very hypocritical that some Christians can condemn these people to hell and still look in the mirror everyday as if they're any better.
Phil also had the right to speak his opinion without being chastised. Though the foundation of which differs from mine.
Longest post of my career, I feel better now.
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Leviticus 18:22
New International Version (NIV)
22 “‘Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.
also, im not promoting this site or ministry but it lists many of the other references against homosexuality:
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